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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.52.8k votes364 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

More important 4.22.1k votes162 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

More important 4.22.6k votes502 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

More important 3.91.9k votes404 discussions

Hate Speech5yrs5Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

More important 3.81.9k votes259 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 3.521.6k votes402 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

More important 4.121.4k votes1.6k discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 3.41.6k votes159 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

Should foreign visitors have to pay for emergency medical treatment during their stay in the UK?

Somewhat important 3.421.4k votes1.5k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes250 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.81.6k votes126 discussions

NHS Salaries10mos10MO

Should the government raise the salaries of NHS workers in order to reduce wait times?

Somewhat important 2.8812 votes275 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Most important 4.52.3k votes200 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.81.7k votes119 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes548 discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

Somewhat important 3.33.5k votes191 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.320.5k votes1.8k discussions

British Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.820.3k votes878 discussions

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Economic Issues

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Most important 513.8k votes767 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.621.5k votes2k discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

More important 3.91.8k votes117 discussions

Free Trade11yrs11Y

Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

More important 3.9496 votes20 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.83.5k votes176 discussions

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

More important 3.77.3k votes361 discussions

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Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.821.9k votes1.4k discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

Should critical race theory be taught in primary and secondary school?

Somewhat important 36.9k votes677 discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

Should every student be required to take a GCSE exam at the end of Year Eleven?

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes435 discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

Would you support the return of a selective education system and the reintroduction of grammar schools?

Somewhat important 2.820.6k votes1.2k discussions

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

Somewhat important 2.715.9k votes3k discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

Should all state schools be required to follow a standard curriculum?

Less important 2.41.5k votes220 discussions

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Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.721.7k votes541 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

More important 3.521.8k votes1.1k discussions

Lab Grown Meat10mos10MO

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Less important 2.17.2k votes251 discussions

Genetic Engineering10mos10MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Less important 2.3360 votes14 discussions

CRISPR Technology10mos10MO

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Least important 1.4583 votes71 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

Should the UK deport immigrants who are considered to be promoting terrorism?

More important 3.51.5k votes376 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 3.417.4k votes1.4k discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the UK increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Somewhat important 314.3k votes764 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Somewhat important 2.93.4k votes423 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 2.71.3k votes276 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.51.7k votes510 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.521.8k votes1.6k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United Kingdom, have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 321.7k votes752 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Less important 2.46.1k votes312 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Less important 2.36.6k votes155 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Less important 2.3908 votes46 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Least important 1.74.2k votes212 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Do you agree with the UK’s Brexit decision to withdraw from the European Union?

More important 3.521.1k votes1.3k discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 3.41.3k votes248 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes236 discussions

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Somewhat important 320.5k votes513 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.92.2k votes259 discussions

Central EU Agency8yrs8Y

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes362 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Somewhat important 2.96.9k votes1.6k discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Somewhat important 2.66k votes666 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.620.1k votes787 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI10mos10MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Less important 2.6298 votes54 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.417.6k votes380 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.317.1k votes762 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.22k votes76 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs10mos10MO

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Less important 1.9961 votes144 discussions

Housing Issues

Rent Control10mos10MO

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Somewhat important 36.6k votes289 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies10mos10MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.94.1k votes237 discussions

Affordable Housing10mos10MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes149 discussions

Green Spaces10mos10MO

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Somewhat important 2.9570 votes26 discussions

Stamp Duty Tax9mos9MO

Should the government abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on homes worth less than £425,000?

Less important 2.4620 votes30 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment10mos10MO

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Less important 2.4409 votes46 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition10mos10MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Somewhat important 2.67.6k votes284 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.521.7k votes870 discussions

National Identification System10mos10MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Less important 2.35.2k votes86 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications10mos10MO

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Less important 2.4638 votes67 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense10mos10MO

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Less important 2.12.2k votes122 discussions

Cross-border Payments10mos10MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Least important 1.8616 votes51 discussions

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes198 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Somewhat important 2.821.7k votes433 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Somewhat important 2.617.1k votes1.9k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Less important 2.618.1k votes941 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Less important 2.21.5k votes68 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Less important 1.91.7k votes235 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence10mos10MO

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Somewhat important 2.87.6k votes192 discussions

Data Privacy10mos10MO

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Less important 2.43.3k votes30 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets9mos9MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Less important 1.96.4k votes102 discussions

Cryptocurrencies10mos10MO

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Least important 1.75k votes36 discussions

Social Media Regulation10mos10MO

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Least important 1.71k votes30 discussions

Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates10mos10MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Somewhat important 2.82.8k votes493 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking10mos10MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Somewhat important 2.6208 votes27 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws10mos10MO

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Somewhat important 2.6234 votes27 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.55.3k votes203 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Less important 2.320.4k votes897 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements10mos10MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.3694 votes30 discussions

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